KINDS OF MENTAL DISORDERS SWBAT: IDENTIFY TYPES OF MENTAL DISORDERS DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN SOMATOFORM DISORDERS AND STRESS-RELATED ILLNESSES DEFINE AND DISCUSS THE EATING DISORDERS ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA DEFINE AND DISCUSS MOOD DISORDERS,INCLUDING MOOD DISORDERS KINDS OF MENTAL DISORDERS DO NOW: JOT DOWN NAMES OF MENTAL DISORDERS YOU KNOW AND WRITE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH

CASE HISTORY: A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A PERSON WHO SUFFERS FROM A MENTAL DISORDER.

Anxiety disorders Have you ever been afraid of a situation, person or object that you never knew could really harm you? Have you been fearful without knowing why? Anxiety is fear that does not have an identifiable source or fear caused by a danger that no longer exists.

ACROPHOBIA HIGH PLACES AGORAPHBIA OPEN /PUBLIC ALGOPHOBIA PAIN Phobia FEAR OF ACROPHOBIA HIGH PLACES AGORAPHBIA OPEN /PUBLIC ALGOPHOBIA PAIN ASTRAPHOBIA LIGHTNING CLAUSTOPHOBIA SMALL PL. CYNOPHOBIA DOGS HYDROPHOBIA WATER MONOPHOBIA BEING ALONE MYSOPHOBIA GERMS NYCTOPHOBIA DARKNESS PYROPHOBIA FIRE XENOPHOBIA STRANGERS THANATOPHOBIA DEATH/DYING PHOBIA DISORDERS PHOBIA: WHEN ANXIETY IS RELATED TO A SPECIFIC SITUATION OR OBJECT

Which of thes phobias might interfere with everyday activities? Martin was on his way to a job interview. As he walked toward the elevator, he began to feel dizzy and nauseous. His heart began to pound and he had trouble catching his breath. He knew he could not face getting into the elevator, so he climbed three flights of stairs to get to his interview on time. Which of thes phobias might interfere with everyday activities? What phobia does Martin have?

ANSWER CLAUSTOPHOBIA

Example…TH E SUFFIX- PHOBIA MEANS FEAR. Choose one of the phobias listed look up the meaning of the prefix in the dictionary .Then write a paragraph from the perspective of the person suffering from that phobia. ACTIVITY Example…TH E SUFFIX- PHOBIA MEANS FEAR. Need dictionaries or computers

General anxiety disorders-A person who feels anxious but cannot specify the cause for the anxiety Panic disorders –a person who experiences attacks of extreme anxiety that come and go for no apparent reason, he or she has a panic disorder.

Somatoform disorder-A PERSON COMPLAIN OF PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS PAIN,WHEN NO UNDERLYING PHYSICAL CAUSE CAN BE FOUND.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER-A PERSON WHO THINKS AND ACTS IN A RIGID WAY Obsession –an idea or thought that takes over the mind and cannot be forgotten A person with Panic Disorder can be anywhere when he or she suddenly starts to feel panicky or extremely anxious Compulsion: an unreasonable need to behave in a certain way.

activity: Work independently to create a table of information on anxiety disorders. Use the following column headings: disorder; symptoms; and effect on daily living Fill in the columns for these disorders with phobic disorder, general anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Make sure you make clear distinctions between each disorder.

Activity Table of Information Disorders Symptoms Effect on daily living Phobic disorders General anxiety Disorders Panic disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

Somatoform Disorder a person complains of physical symptoms such as pain ,when no underlying physical cause can be found.

Case study Juanita: Juanita is convinced that she is about to become seriously ill. She takes her temperature every day and reads health magazines for the symptoms of major illnesses. At least once a week, she complains to the school nurse of chest pains, headaches, or stomach-aches. She blames poor performance in school on her health. The school nurse and her physician tell Juanita that there is nothing wrong with her physically, but Juanita does not believe them. What does she have?

Hypochondria-a somatoform disorder characterized by a constant fear of disease and preoccupation with one’s health

Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa-a serious eating disorder in which a person refuses to eat enough food to maintain a minimum body normal body weight. Bulimia-going on eating binges and then purging

Boys may also get this eating disorder -Watch TV, read magazines, or notice billboards in the community, compile a list of specific products that target the message “thin is better” (share your findings with the class)

Activity Divide the class into groups Have groups create posters that illustrate contemporary American society’s emphasis on thinness. Students should title their posters and display them on the bulletin board.

Mood Disorders A PERSON WHOSE MOODS OR EMOTIONS BECOME EXTREME AND INTERFERE WITH HIS OR HER DAILY LIFESTYLE.

CASE STUDY Jason: ever since Jason’s girlfriend broke up with him, he has felt sad and hopeless. Jason used to love playing drums in the school band, but now he has to quit. He cannot sleep and feels tired all the time. His grades have fallen from a B average to a D average. What is wrong with Jason?

Answer-> CLINICAL DEPRESSION Clinical depression- a person who is overwhelmed by sad feelings for months and stops being able to carry out daily activities. Can you brainstorm a list of common causes of depression in teenagers? Next to each cause list some positive coping strategies. DEPRESSION/POSITIVE Ex. Breaking up /join a club

Signs of clinical depression A person probably suffering from clinical depression if the person feels sand and hopeless and has at least four of the following symptoms nearly everyday for at least 2 weeks. Change in appetite Change in sleep patterns Change in activity level Loss of interest Loss of energy Difficulty thinking and concentrating Thought of death or suicide

BIPOLAR DISORDER-people who shift from one emotional extreme to another for no apparent reason. -Research indicates that some forms of bipolar or manic depressive disorder may be inherited. The disorder appears to be linked on the x chromosome.

Personality disorder is with a person’s pursuit of characterized by behavior that is inflexible and interferes a happy life. Case study: Larry hates his after school job. Everyday he arrives late and leaves early. His boss criticizes him for doing his work slowly and sloppily. Half the time, Larry “forgets” to do what his boss has told him. Passive aggressive personality disorder-depend on others to direct them.At the same time they resent being told what to do.

Antisocial personality disorder perform cruel and violent acts without feeling any guilt.

Dissociative Disorders-a mental disorder in which a person becomes disconnected with his or her former identity Suppose you read a newspaper article that began “Joan Smith was found wondering the snow covered streets of the city. She was wearing summer clothing and did not know who she was”. What is wrong with Joan?

Answer :amnesia-sudden loss of memory Trauma- a painful physical or emotional experience. Multiple personality disorder-people switch between two or more personalities. Examples: A person who witnesses the death of a loved one may develop amnesia.

Schizophrenia -A disorder characterized by unpredictable disturbances in thinking, mood, awareness, and behavior. Schizophrenia means “split mind” people may talk to themselves exhibit inappropriate emotional responses Dress and act strange Withdraw from others

Activity: Choose 2 other people to stand with The person in the middle stays quiet the 2 other people talk at the same time about random topics. The 3 people switch over time. This activity shows how schizophrenics develop irrational fears that someone or something controls their thoughts or wants to harms them.